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Definition of lote-tree in English: lote-treenoun ˈləʊtˌtriː 1A nettle tree of the genus Celtis, specifically C. australis. 2A jujube tree of the southern Mediterranean, Zizyphus lotus, having edible, date-like fruits. 3More fully "false lote tree", "bastard lote-tree". A date plum of the Mediterranean and south-west Asia, Diospyros lotus, having small, sweet fruit. Now rare.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Turner (d. 1568), naturalist and religious controversialist. From lote + tree. Definition of lote-tree in US English: lote-treenounˈləʊtˌtriː 1A nettle tree of the genus Celtis, specifically C. australis. 2A jujube tree of the southern Mediterranean, Zizyphus lotus, having edible, date-like fruits. 3More fully "false lote tree", "bastard lote-tree". A date plum of the Mediterranean and south-west Asia, Diospyros lotus, having small, sweet fruit. Now rare.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Turner (d. 1568), naturalist and religious controversialist. From lote + tree. |